How can you identify a noun clause in a sentence?(1 point)

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by evaluating whether the dependent clause is modifying a noun in the independent clause
by evaluating whether the dependent clause is modifying a noun in the independent clause
by evaluating whether the dependent clause is modifying a verb in the independent clause
by evaluating whether the dependent clause is modifying a verb in the independent clause
by evaluating whether the dependent clause can be replaced with a noun or pronoun
by evaluating whether the dependent clause can be replaced with a noun or pronoun
by evaluating whether the dependent clause can be replaced with an adjective or adverb

1 answer

A noun clause can be identified by evaluating whether the dependent clause can be replaced with a noun or pronoun. This is the correct option because noun clauses function as nouns within sentences, serving as subjects, objects, or complements.